Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 Minutes
• Cook Time: 1 Hour
• Rest Time: 10 Minutes
• Total Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes
• Servings: 4
• Category: Main Course

Ingredients

• 2 - 3 lb Tri Tip
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil

Santa Maria Rub

• 2 Tsp salt
• 2 Tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 Tsp paprika
• 1 Tsp onion powder
• 1 Tsp dried rosemary
• 1/4 Tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 Tsp dried sage
• 1 Tsp oregano

Instructions

1. Prepare Rub by combining all spices in a bowl
2. Preheat your smoker or grill to 225 degrees (if smoking oak or hickory are good choices)
3. Remove Tri Tip from package and pat dry with a paper towel
4. Apply oil to all sides of the meat and then apply the seasoning to all sides of the meat as well
5. Put Tri Tip over indirect heat and allow to cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 115 to 120 degrees (usually takes around an hour)
6. Remove Tri Tip from indirect heat and bring grill / smoker up to 350 degrees. If using a smoker open the sear plate
7. Place Tri Tip over direct heat for 2 minutes and then flip
8. Cook steak until it gets to level of doneness you like your steaks using chart below if going by internal temperature
9. Remove Tri Tip from grill and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes
10. Serve and enjoy!

Cooking Chart for Steaks

• Rare - 120 - 130 degrees
• Medium Rare - 130 - 135 degrees
• Medium - 135 - 145 degrees
• Medium Well - 145 - 155 degrees
• Well Done - 155 and above